Kansas City Clash Preview, Lady PGU 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PGU (Patiently Grinding Until...) is a central Kansas basketball club consisting of boys and girls programs. A veteran program in the Dynasty Region, Lady PGU will be competing in two age divisions. Take a quick look at the 17U roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac557"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berlin repeated on the Arkansas Valley Chisholm Trail Division IV first team while picking up various all-state team honors from KBCA, KSHSAA and SIK. A consistent double-double threat she is on the short list of talents who could play the stretch four position at the next level. Berlin has good speed, length and hops. A three point threat with a smooth perimeter stroke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773191"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac5db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The three-time Wheat State League selection was selected to the KBCA, KSHSAA and SIK 1A Div II second team this past season. She surpassed the 1,000 points level as well. A versatile scorer, Espinoza plays all guard spots and is a sure traditional three point play maker with her free throw shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["634243"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac63b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Fort Hays State University commit had a huge 2025 high school season that ended with a second 1A Div I state runner-up finish and selections to KBCA, KSHSAA, SIK and Wheat State League (2x) first teams. One of the top small forwards in the state regardless of classification, put up 19 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 steals while shooting 36% from three and 75% from the line. Long, quick, fast and hard nosed she plays and defends on the wing and inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621267"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1092965,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac697"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirk enjoyed another appearance in the 1A Div II state tournament last season. The Southern Plains Iriquois Activities Association first teamer (2x) also was selected to KBCA, KSHSAA and SIK (2x) first teams following the season. A consistent floor leader and defender with a solid motor she put up more than 1,000 points in her career including 18 points per game this season. She finished with a solid 1.75 assists-to-turnovers ratio while averaging 4.6 assists and 3.4 steals. A career 34% three point shooter Kirk shot 84% from the line in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["719104"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac6f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Patrick enters the summer fresh off a class 2A state championship. Following the season's end she was selected second team Heart of America League and SIK HM (2x). A dangerous perimeter shooter (35%) with a swift release off the catch Patrick has strong footwork in transition. She averaged nearly 8 points, 1 steal and 1 assist per game last season. Patrick also shot nearly 70% from the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["544021"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac74a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Bearcat shooting guard was a key driver for a 14 win season, enabling her to be selected first team all-North Central Activities Association for the third time. She also made SIK 3A honorable mention for the third time and KSHSAA 3A honorable mention for the second time. Peschka moves well into space and has a high, smooth release on her shot. She handles well in traffic and has good quickness and athleticism to weave through traffic to get a finish. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335932"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac7a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Cloud County Community College commit wrapped up her monsterous senior season with a 1A Division I state tournament appearance. Put up 1,000 points in her career. The three-time Central Plains League first teamer also blew away the doubters in being selected to KBCA, KSHSAA and SIK first teams as well. A fierce, high motor floor leader who as effective from the perimeter as she is finishing at the hole. She is also a consistent, physical defender who runs the floor smartly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884875"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac7fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stapleton is a rising small-school talent who averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1.8 assists for the 14-10 Buffaloes. The streaky, prolific (178 attempts) three point shooter shot 30% from three and 66% from the line. She has poured in more than 600 points entering her junior year. In addition to being named to the Southern Plains Iroquois Athletic Association first team Stapleton earned 1A Div I honorable mention honors from KSHSAA and SIK. Stapleton has a solid frame and good transition speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["719106"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a30dcac854"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Unruh enters the summer fresh off a class 2A state championship. She was named first team KBCA, KSHSAA and SIK as well as repeating on the Heart of America League's first team. A physical, fast floor leader she is one of the most dynamic and complete point guards in the classification. This past season Unruh averaged 16.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.3 steals with a assists-to-turnovers ratio of 1. A strong perimeter shooter (35% from three) who is a walking three point play given hitting her charity shots at a 78% clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->